On Sunday his coaching reputation was back on track as he led FC Twente to the Dutch title.
His side's 2-0 win at NAC Breda ensured Twente's first Eredivisie win, holding off the challenge of Martin Jol's Ajax Amsterdam side.
It is the culmination of two years in the job for McClaren, who had managed Middlesbrough in the Premier League before replacing Sven-Goran Eriksson as coach of the Three Lions.
"We made history. It's more than miracle," McClaren said. "I said at the beginning of the season I don't know if we have a team, I couldn't tell. They grew and grew, they deserve it. They deserve it.
"The players have been under pressure from day one. Ajax kept coming, kept coming and we've kept winning. This was perfect for them."
His FC Twente side's 2-0 win at NAC Breda ensured Twente's first Eredivisie win, holding off the challenge of Martin Jol's Ajax Amsterdam side.
Source: FOOTYMAD
